The 25-year-old Johnson (9-1) of Bradford, Ark. is looking to notch his third consecutive victory after scoring a quick, first round (1:30) TKO (punches) on Lawrence Purifoy on September 26.

Hartley (3-1) of Nashville, Tenn. is seeking his second straight win following a second round (4:42) submission (rear-naked choke) of Sedric Johnson on June 20. To date, all of Hartley’s wins have come by way of submission.

In one of two lightweight (155 pounds) preliminary card contests, Underwood (13-6) of Memphis will take on Jason Williams (4-7) of Columbus, Miss. while, in the other, Alvin Williams (2-2) of Memphis will collide with Wes Sharp (0-1) of Fayetteville, Ark.